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R183 GPT

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,292 mi
Last recorded193,292 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GPT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 193,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 190,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f headlight lens very dull

Pass 2 Mar 2016 184,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 184,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 173,922 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 173,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 169,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 165,612 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 163,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 163,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 158,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 152,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 144,203 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 144,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 135,012 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in the outter side wall of the tyre,no cords showing.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 127,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 118,577 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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R183 GPT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 121,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R183 GPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R183 GPT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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